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SP12 XKJ

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,822 mi
Last recorded153,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 153,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 153,822 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sidea (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 153,032 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, outrigger/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver seat also deteriorated (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 133,278 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Feeding Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 133,277 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Feeding Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,150 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 111,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Front D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,926 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 87,925 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 65 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 33,527 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 28,006 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,982 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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SP12 XKJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP12 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP12 XKJ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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